Presidential poll: Jonathan, Nigeria’s sacrificial lamb —Kumuyi

President Goodluck Jonathan’s singular act of conceding defeat to the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari in a peaceful way saved Nigeria from political violence, loss of lives and property, thereby placing himself as the sacrificial lamb for peace to reign in Nigeria. This statement was made by the Church secretary, Deeper Life Christian Ministry, Pastor Segun Asemota who represented the General Superintendent of the Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi. Kumuyi while delivering the church annual Easter message to newsmen said that the church remains grateful to President Jonathan for his humility and conduct, before, during and after the presidential poll. “We as a Church join millions of Nigerians, home and abroad to commend President Jonathan for his love and sacrifice for the nation. According to Pastor Kumuyi , this individual and selfless statesmanship act has put President Jonathan’s name in the annals of Nigeria and world history as the first Nigerian president ever to concede defeat, accept and congratulate his opponent, even before the announcement of the results. Pastor Kumuyi also charged the president -elect, General Buhari to live up to his promises and face the responsibility of delivering the needed dividend of democracy to Nigerians in no distant time. especially in the areas of security and corruption. He also advised the President- elect to be ready to make sacrifice for his nation as well as emulate the democratic and statesmanship nature of President Jonathan. The Church wish to pray for the smooth transition of power from the incumbent President Jonathan to the President- elect, General Muhamadu Buhari come May 29th. In his Easter Message he advice Christian to benefit from the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ by dying on the cross for us which is the theme of the church Easter Retreat “ The Power of the Cross” We as Christian can live a meaningful life if we live a life of victory without sin. this according to him can be achieved if Christians learn to be contented with what God has given to them.